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Vivian Sylvia White, 72, of Federal Dam, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. A service will begin at 1 p.m. today and continue until 2 p.m. Thursday at Sugar Point Community Center. Burial of cremated remains will be at 1 p.m. May 31 at Boy Lake Cemetery. Carroll Funeral Home of Deer River, Minn., assisted the family with arrangements. She was born Jan. 11, 1937, to Dan and Rose White in Sugar Point. She was raised in the area. After spending a few years in Minneapolis, she moved back to Federal Dam, where she lived for more than 30 years.

Margaret C. Hukriede, 89, of Bemidji, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Neilson Place in Bemidji. A memorial service will be at a later date. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji assisted the family with arrangements. She was born March 16, 1919, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Marty) Ostendorf in Red Lake Falls, Minn. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (Dwayne) Oberg of Woodbury, Minn., Joyce (Orlan) Echternach of Bemidji; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer and her son, Kenneth.

Vivian Sylvia White, 72, of Federal Dam, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. A service will begin at 1 p.m. today and continue until 2 p.m. Thursday at Sugar Point Community Center. Burial of cremated remains will be at 1 p.m. May 31 at Boy Lake Cemetery. Carroll Funeral Home of Deer River, Minn., assisted the family with arrangements. She was born Jan. 11, 1937, to Dan and Rose White in Sugar Point. She was raised in the area. After spending a few years in Minneapolis, she moved back to Federal Dam, where she lived for more than 30 years.

Margaret C. Hukriede, 89, of Bemidji, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Neilson Place in Bemidji. A memorial service will be at a later date. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji assisted the family with arrangements. She was born March 16, 1919, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Marty) Ostendorf in Red Lake Falls, Minn. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (Dwayne) Oberg of Woodbury, Minn., Joyce (Orlan) Echternach of Bemidji; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer and her son, Kenneth.

Vivian Sylvia White, 72, of Federal Dam, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. A service will begin at 1 p.m. today and continue until 2 p.m. Thursday at Sugar Point Community Center. Burial of cremated remains will be at 1 p.m. May 31 at Boy Lake Cemetery. Carroll Funeral Home of Deer River, Minn., assisted the family with arrangements. She was born Jan. 11, 1937, to Dan and Rose White in Sugar Point. She was raised in the area. After spending a few years in Minneapolis, she moved back to Federal Dam, where she lived for more than 30 years.

Margaret C. Hukriede, 89, of Bemidji, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Neilson Place in Bemidji. A memorial service will be at a later date. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji assisted the family with arrangements. She was born March 16, 1919, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Marty) Ostendorf in Red Lake Falls, Minn. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (Dwayne) Oberg of Woodbury, Minn., Joyce (Orlan) Echternach of Bemidji; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer and her son, Kenneth.

Brian George Bauer, 79, of Bemidji, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at REM Northwoods in Bemidji. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Blackduck with Rev. Dan Heath officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Blackduck in the spring under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Home of Blackduck. He was born May 21, 1929, to George and H. Eleanore (Stomberg) Bauer in Blackduck. He attended country school at East Inez, Kelliher and Blackduck.

Lloyd A. Ruh, 79, of Coon Rapids, Minn., formerly of Bemidji, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. today at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel in Coon Rapids, 1827 Coon Rapids Boulevard. A private burial will be held. He is survived by Reva, his wife of 59 years; children, Sandy Saladis, Ken, Gladys (Kerry) Teale and Mary (Maurice) Aikens; five grandchildren; sister, Vi Siemers; brothers, Arnold (Lita) and Marvin Ruh; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tony. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Brian George Bauer, 79, of Bemidji, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at REM Northwoods in Bemidji. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Blackduck with Rev. Dan Heath officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Blackduck in the spring under the direction of the Cease Family Funeral Home of Blackduck. He was born May 21, 1929, to George and H. Eleanore (Stomberg) Bauer in Blackduck. He attended country school at East Inez, Kelliher and Blackduck.

Lloyd A. Ruh, 79, of Coon Rapids, Minn., formerly of Bemidji, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. today at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel in Coon Rapids, 1827 Coon Rapids Boulevard. A private burial will be held. He is survived by Reva, his wife of 59 years; children, Sandy Saladis, Ken, Gladys (Kerry) Teale and Mary (Maurice) Aikens; five grandchildren; sister, Vi Siemers; brothers, Arnold (Lita) and Marvin Ruh; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tony. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.